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Pittsburgh, PA

School Details

From humble beginnings in a log cabin in 1787 to a top-level public research university today, the University of Pittsburgh has led the way in achievements in science, medicine, technology, and humanity. The university counts inventors, governors, Pulitzer-prize winners, Nobel laureates, and human rights pioneers among its graduates.

Pitt offers nearly 650 degree and certificate programs at its main campus, four regional campuses, and online. Programs are housed within 16 colleges and schools. At the heart of every program are three primary goals: academic excellence, research and scholarship, and community service. Graduates are poised to use their skills and knowledge to tackle some of society’s greatest challenges.

Pitt Online offers rich educational experiences to students in need of flexible and equitable access. Online coursework is designed to be intuitive, engaging, and innovative, led by Pitt faculty members. Students can pursue online programs in education, engineering, nursing, law, IT, and much more.

University of Pittsburgh focuses its efforts around six primary values:

  • Academic excellence
  • Collaboration
  • Community
  • Inclusion
  • Innovation
  • Sustainability

Accreditation & Licensing

University of Pittsburgh is accredited by:

Middle States Commission on Higher Education (MSCHE)

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Education

Master of Education in Curriculum & Instruction

Engineering

Graduate Certificate in Electric Power Engineering
Graduate Certificate in Nuclear Engineering
Graduate Certificate in Safety Engineering
Master of Science in Nuclear Engineering

Healthcare

Graduate Certificate in Gerontology
Graduate Certificate in Leadership in Health Informatics
Master of Science in Health Informatics

Nursing

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (RN to BSN)
Doctor of Nursing Practice
Master of Science in Nursing (RN to MSN)
Master of Science in Nursing / Clinical Nurse Leader
Master of Science in Nursing / Nursing Informatics